Calendar of Professional Learning Events

✅ Major EdTech Conferences

1. FETC (Future of Education Technology Conference)
   Dates: January 26–29, 2027
   Location: Orlando, FL (Orange County Convention Center)
   www.fetc.org
2. Bett UK
   Dates: January 20–22, 2027
   Location: ExCeL London, UK
   uk.bettshow.com
3. TCEA Convention & Expo
   Dates: January 31–February 3, 2027
   Location: San Antonio, TX (Henry B. González Convention Center)
   convention.tcea.org
4. PETE&C (Pennsylvania Educational Technology Expo & Conference)
   Dates: February 7–10, 2027
   Location: Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, Pocono Manor, PA (venue has moved from Hershey — alternates between the two going forward)
   www.peteandc.org
5. GaETC (Georgia Educational Technology Conference)
   Dates: November 4–6, 2026
   Location: College Park, GA (Georgia International Convention Center)
   conference.gaetc.org
6. CoSN (The Consortium for School Networking)
   Dates: April 12–14, 2027
   Location: Orlando, FL (Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress)
   www.cosn.org/cosn2027
7. SITE (Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education)
   Dates: March 15–19, 2027
   Location: Nashville, TN
   site.aace.org
8. Bett USA — new
   Dates: November 2027 (target Nov 8–10; still being finalized)
   Location: Nashville, TN
   www.bettshow.com (dedicated Bett USA site not fully live yet — this is Bett's first-ever U.S. edition)

✅ Independent Schools & Leadership

1. SAIS Annual Conference (Fall) — added, per your request
   Dates: October 4–6, 2026
   Location: Chattanooga, TN
   ac.sais.org
2. NAIS Thrive Annual Conference
   Dates: March 3–5, 2027
   Location: Baltimore, MD
   www.nais.org
3. ATLIS Annual Conference
   Dates: April 11–14, 2027
   Location: Spokane, WA
   www.theatlis.org
4. STLinATL - Woodward's Summit for Transformative Learning
   Dates: 2027 dates not yet posted (2026 edition was March 9–10)
   Location: Woodward Academy
   www.stlinatl.com
5. Humans First: Adolescent Education in the Age of AI
   Dates: 2027 dates not yet posted (2026 edition was late July, at Marist School)
   Location: Marist School (Atlanta)
   www.marist.com/humans-first-adolescent-education-in-the-age-of-ai-conference

✅ STEM & Science Education

1. NSTA National Conference on Science Education
   Dates: March 17–20, 2027
   Location: Boston, MA (NSTA now also runs a fall conference — Nov 4–7, 2026 in Indianapolis)
   www.nsta.org
2. CSTA Annual Conference (Computer Science Teachers Association)
   Dates: 2027 (exact dates TBD)
   Location: Anaheim, CA
   csteachers.org

✅ Library & Literacy

1. ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition
   Dates: June 24–28, 2027
   Location: New Orleans, LA
   2027.alaannual.org
2. NAMLE Conference — ⚠️ discontinued
   NAMLE has suspended its annual conference indefinitely and shifted to year-round virtual programming (webinars, community events) instead of a single annual event.
   namle.org
3. Georgia International Conference on Information Literacy
   Dates: February 4–5, 2027
   Location: Savannah, GA
   georgiasouthern.edu

✅ Technology & Instruction

1. ISTELive (with ASCD)
   Dates: June 27–30, 2027
   Location: Boston, MA
   conference.iste.org
2. GAMEIS Conference
   Dates: July 6–9, 2027
   Location: Savannah, GA
   gameis.org
3. UDL-Con: International
   Dates: Format has shifted to a virtual/hybrid series (2026 was online-only, July 21–22); no confirmed in-person 2027 date yet
   udlcon.cast.org
4. Georgia Assistive Technology in Education (GATE)
   Dates: December 2026 (exact dates TBD — 2025 was Dec 11–12, so expect early-mid Dec 2026)
   Location: Kennesaw, GA
   sites.google.com/view/metroatconsortia/conferences-and-seminars

✅ Innovation & Future Trends

1. SXSW EDU
   Dates: March 13–16, 2027
   Location: Austin, TX
   sxswedu.com
2. ASU+GSV Summit
   Dates: April 4–7, 2027
   Location: San Diego, CA
   asugsvsummit.com/show

Please email one of the AATE Executive Board Members with conference and professional development opportunities.